While the loss to South Florida remains the hot topic for Auburn fans on internet message boards and talk radio, the Tigers have used this week to focus on the SEC opener against Mississippi State.

Thursday morning, AU wrapped up its preparations for the MSU game with a 90-minute workout.

"We need to play better, more consistent, with a different intensity in a lot of areas," said AU head coach Tommy Tuberville. "Everyone always looks forward to playing in SEC games. It's a little different playing at 11:30. I think that will help us in terms of changing everything up.